Orlov Chess Academy

Ryan Beginner Friday, Redmond
2025-11-14 17:30, 2025-11-21 17:30, 2025-11-28 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Redmond, 4174 148th Ave NE, Building I, Suite M, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Friday Beginner Classes in Redmond
A weekly class on Friday afternoons by Chess Expert Ryan Ackerman.
Students learn sportsmanship, how to play with a clock, record their games, basic strategies, solid opening plays, and much more! The class includes chess lesson time and student playing time (students play each other).
Beginners class is best for those with NWSRS ratings from 300 to 700 or unrated.
This is an ongoing class, so we recommend that students create a free ChessKid.com account to learn basic chess moves and piece names. It’s also a great way to practice between lessons!
Is this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes.
Booster classes are ideal for NWSRS ratings 700 to 1100.
Intermediate classes are best for NWSRS ratings of 1100 and up.
In Person! This Friday class is held in person in our Redmond office at regular capacity.
Thanks, Coach Ryan

Orlov Booster Saturday, Redmond
2025-11-15 14:30 - 15:20, 2025-11-22 14:30 - 15:20, 2025-11-29 14:30 - 15:20 (America/Los_Angeles) | Redmond, 4174 148th Ave NE, Building I, Suite M, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Orlov Booster Saturday, Redmond
A weekly class on Saturdays held in-person in the Redmond OCA office conducted by IM Georgi Orlov.
Booster Classes are perfect for beginners that have played some chess, know the moves, have played a chess tournament, and could use some direction to become an Intermediate player.
Is this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes.
Once in a while, in case a WCF event is held in our Redmond office space on a Saturday, please join us for a make-up session the following Tuesday.
In the rare situation this Booster class is held online, we will use ChessKid.com. I’ve created free memberships for people. Students may use these accounts to practice their chess and play games as much as they like! These free accounts allow them to play Fast Chess games, solve 3 daily puzzles, access beginner content, read ChessKid articles, and play against the infamous Bots. If you would like full, unlimited access to the whole site with all of its bells and whistles, consider upgrading to a Gold membership.
Thanks, Coach Orlov
206-387-1253

State and Nationals Training 2025
2025-11-16 15:00 - 19:00 UTC | Redmond, 4174 148th Ave NE, Building I, Suite M, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Prepare for State Championships and National competitions!
This class is aimed at serious and ambitious players who plan to attend State and National Championships.
Games will be reviewed by IM Georgi Orlov and NM Josh Sinanan. Recommendations given during the games review. Come and train with chess masters!
Pizza dinner available, additional $3/slice. Please bring your beverage and snacks!
Requires NWSRS Rating of 600 or higher. No unrated players, please.
When: Sundays 3:00 – 7:00 pm for 10 weeks!

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21
28

October
5
12
19
26

November
2
9
16
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December
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* No class Nov 23 and Nov 30

Chess class questions to: info@chessplayer.com, 206-387-1253

Orlov Intermediate Monday, Redmond
2025-11-17 17:45 - 18:45, 2025-11-24 17:45 - 18:45, 2025-12-01 17:45 - 18:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Redmond, 4174 148th Ave NE, Building I, Suite M, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
We’ll hold this class when we have four interested students. Does Monday 5:45 pm work for you? Please email Coach Georgi Orlov at info@chessplayer.com to show interest and be on the wait list.
Monday Intermediate Classes in Redmond
A weekly class in person on Mondays by IM Georgi Orlov.
This class is designed for Intermediate level players (rating 1100 NW+ or 900+ USCF) and is very helpful for tournament players. Is this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes.
We encourage all our intermediate students to create a free Chess.com account and join our Orlov Academy club. They offer puzzles, games and our friendly online club tournaments.
Thanks, Coach Orlov

Josh Beginner Monday, Green Lake
2025-11-17 18:00 - 18:45, 2025-11-24 18:00 - 18:45, 2025-12-01 18:00 - 18:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Green Lake, 7212 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Monday Beginner Class in Seattle
A weekly class on Monday afternoons by NM Joshua Sinanan.
Students learn sportsmanship, how to play with a clock, record their games, solid opening plays, and much more!
Beginners class is best for those with ratings 500 to 700.
Booster class is ideal for ratings 700 to 1100.
Intermediate class is best for ratings up to 1100+ and up.
Is this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes.
In Person! This Monday class is held in person in our Green Lake office at regular capacity.
We encourage students to create a free ChessKid.com account to play and practice between lessons!
Thanks, Coach Josh

Josh Intermediate Monday, Green Lake
2025-11-17 18:45 - 19:45, 2025-11-24 18:45 - 19:45, 2025-12-01 18:45 - 19:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Green Lake, 7212 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Monday Intermediate Classes in Seattle
A weekly in-person class on Mondays by NM Joshua Sinanan.
This class is designed for Intermediate level players and is very helpful for tournament players. Is this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes.
We encourage all our intermediate students to create a free Chess.com account and join our Orlov Academy club. They offer puzzles, games and our friendly online club tournaments.
Thanks, Coach Josh

Orlov Booster Tuesday, Redmond
2025-11-18 17:45 - 18:35, 2025-11-25 17:45 - 18:35, 2025-12-02 17:45 - 18:35 (America/Los_Angeles) | Redmond, 4174 148th Ave NE, Building I, Suite M, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
A weekly class in person on Tuesdays by IM Georgi Orlov.
Orlov Booster Tuesday enrollments are at capacity and we’re not accepting new students. If you have recently attended, please continue signing up for more sessions! Otherwise, we invite new students to try one of our other great Booster classes.
Booster Classes are perfect for beginners that have played some chess, know the moves, have played a chess tournament, and could use some direction to become an Intermediate player.
Is this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes.
This class is held at our Redmond office at regular capacity.
We encourage students to create a free ChessKid.com account to play and practice between lessons!
Again, we love returning students in our Booster Tuesday class so go ahead and renew your registration. Sorry, we’re not able to accommodate new students entering into this one class.
Thanks, Coach Orlov
206-387-1253

David Beginner Wednesday, Green Lake
2025-11-19 16:30 - 17:15, 2025-11-26 16:30 - 17:15, 2025-12-03 16:30 - 17:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Green Lake, 7212 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Wednesday Beginner Classes at Green Lake
A weekly class on Wednesday by David Roper, FIDE Master.
Students learn sportsmanship, how to play with a clock, record their games, basic opening plays, and much more!
Beginners class is best for those with ratings up to 700.
Booster class is ideal for ratings 700 to 1100.
Intermediate class is best for ratings up to 1100+ and up.
Is this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes.
This class is held in person in our Green Lake office at regular capacity.
We encourage students to create a free ChessKid.com account to play and practice between lessons!
Thanks, Coach David

David Booster Wednesday, Green Lake
2025-11-19 17:30 - 18:20, 2025-11-26 17:30 - 18:20 (America/Los_Angeles) | Green Lake, 7212 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Wednesday Booster Class at Green Lake
A weekly class to improve and practice your chess skills by David Roper, FIDE Master.
We teach powerful chess tools to get ahead in the game:

Strategy lessons and cool openings
Tactics
Homework

Is this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes.
This class is held in our Green Lake office at regular capacity.
We encourage students to create a free ChessKid.com account to play and practice between lessons!
Thanks, Coach David

Orlov Intermediate Wednesday, Redmond
2025-11-19 17:45 - 18:45, 2025-11-26 17:45 - 18:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Redmond, 4174 148th Ave NE, Building I, Suite M, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Wednesday Intermediate Classes in Redmond
A weekly class in person on Wednesdays by IM Georgi Orlov.
This class is designed for Intermediate level players and is very helpful for tournament players. Is this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes.
We encourage all our intermediate students to create a free Chess.com account and join our Orlov Academy club. They offer puzzles, games and our friendly online club tournaments.
Thanks, Coach Orlov

Thanksgiving Break Chess Camp, Green Lake 2025
2025-11-24 08:45 - 15:00, 2025-11-25 08:45 - 15:00, 2025-11-26 08:45 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Green Lake, 7212 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Join our three-day chess camp Monday-Wednesday on November 24, 25, 26, 2025!
In Seattle schools, these three days are for family-teacher conferences and the official “Thanksgiving Break” is on Thursday and Friday.
The camp features tournament games immediately analyzed by a chess master. Other activities include solving fun chess puzzles, learning cool openings, solving tricky tactics, mastering fundamental endgames, and playing casual games between students! We may separate into a second group with its own coach if the skill levels and ages require it and there are enough students.
All camps are attended or conducted by International Master Georgi Orlov, 1994 US Open Champion, USCF Rated 2540, with a 4-Year Chess Education degree. Also featuring NM Joshua Sinanan!
Open to all students in grades K-8, from Beginners to Advanced. We love beginners. However, knowing how the pieces move is required. ChessKid videos how to play chess and an introduction to chess are great!
Save money by enrolling before October 1. After 10/1, sales tax will be collected, per new state law.
Locations
Green Lake: Orlov Chess Academy (1 block from Green Lake)
7212 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Due to differing school district calendars, this camp is not held in Redmond.
Register early, space is limited to 24 at Green Lake.
Camp hours: 8:45 – 3:00 pm.
Chess Camp Questions: info@chessplayer.com or call Georgi 206-387-1253

Please note: Advance registration is required.
We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Please register early.
Cancellation fee $35, please give us 72-hour notice before the first day the camp begins.
No refunds after camp starts, transfer to another camp may be possible.
Prices subject to change without notice.

Thanksgiving Day 2025
2025-11-27 | WA
Our offices are closed today.
